be evacuated. >> now this is happening south of 880 not far from newport mall just off cherry street. one northbound lane of cherry street is open. southbound is not affected. >> these pictures were treated. they give you a sense of just how big the fallen tree is. that tree came down at about 3:30 this afternoon. >> one more live look on the scene no injuries. some evacuated and others told to shelter in place. >> you can get the latest from our abc7 news app. good evening, we are glad you are with us. i am dan ashley. >> and i am dion lim. top story which affects all

americans. six weeks ago president trump signed the bill into law. >> changes to with holding started this month. many people will see larger paychecks but will we keep the extra money. david louie talked with a tax expert to find out. >> reporter: what will the increase be? >> maybe 70? i don't know. >> reporter: hoping it will be that much? >> hasn't had a chance to look. >> just deposited today. haven't looked yet. >> reporter: professor at san jose state says the amount will vary by income and other factors. >> married under 120,000 of income, children under the sage of 18, they are going to see a

tax cut. >> increase would be due to their loss of deduction such as in california high income individuals losing their state deduction and property tax other than total of 10,000 deduction, that could be a significant amount for some folks. >> reporter: she recommends tax professionals crunch the numbers. >> with holding tables for you might not work out. you would be well-served to do calculations on your own. if you have a preparer ask them. >> reporter: if needed an adjustment in with holding might be needed 80% of taxpayers should see increase in their paycheck. some of it may be going into

savings. in san jose, david louie abc7 news. >> we want to know what are your plans for the extra money in your paycheck. tell us. the results of our poll you can see on your screen. once again, that is abc7news.com/vote. your input will instantly show up on the screen. most of you saving it, 65% it. donating it 7%. we will check back later to see how the results have changeds. >> your paycheck might have gone up but your retirement account might have gone down. the dow alone lost 666 points ending the week at 25,520.

nasdaq dropped 145. s&p lost about 60. >> moving on, today all eyes on a four page document a controversial memo just declassified by president trump. the memo was written by republican members of the house intelligence committee and questions the political motivations of the fbi and the justice department. critics say the political investigations of the memo itself should be investigated. >> it was declassified. a lot of people should be ashame. >> reporter: president trump against the recommendations declassified memo. the memo is critical of deputy attorney general rod rosenstein and others. at its crux, the memo argues the fbi and department of justice used information to

fi fi fisa surveillance of passenger. devin nunes appeared on fox. >> they got a warrant using opposition research paid for by the democratic party and the hillary clinton campaign. that is what this is about and that is wrong. >> reporter: charging that the memo cherry picks facts. >> deeply misleading. >> reporter: former fbi director james comey treated that is it? dishonest and misleading memo wrecked the house intel committee destroyed trust with intelligence community damaged relationship with fisa court and inexcusably exposed classified information. one man who could fire him deputy attorney general rod rosenstein. the president was asked if the

memo was more likely to fire rod rosenstein. >> you figure that one out. >> eric swalwell calls the memo propaganda to protect president trump. >> the white house counsel is a potential witness. they have seen evidence in this case and may taylor their testimony around congress around evidence they have seen. >> we have the republican memo in its entirety posted on our website. you will find it on abc7news.com. the south bay. >> reporter: for immigration advocates, the search for clarity and understanding continues on. >> we are being vigilant.

>> reporter: federal immigration agents visited 77 businesses across northern california this week demanding proof that their employees are legally able to work in the united states. responding to a number of calls about those concerned about their employees being targeted. >> we are making shower that these workers know what their rights are and have the support they need. >> reporter: in the city of gilroy what they thought werehoe raids. city officials say they are looking into the matter on behalf of their residents. >> has an impact on their state of mind, and overall comfort and

quality of life. we want to have a trusting positive relationship with not just our immigrant community but with all citizen. >> reporter: many stressing the importance of not spreading rumors when it comes to sightings of ice. >> we want our folks to ask. and call the hotline immediately so we are able to dispatch rapid responders to not immigration is taking enforcement community. the phone number is 40 8290-1144. . >> a out levels of benzene. a high presence of the chemical.

prolonged exposure to benzene can lead it a risk of leukemia. a chp officers who legs were broken in a crash with a suspected drunk driver is now out of the hospital. the driver hit his motorcycle january 15 while responding to another accident. that driver was arrested. it is ground hog's day. and that prediction doesn't seem to matter very much. it is spring like around here. >> abc7 reporter

is outside. >> reporter: absolutely gorgeous weather. we met several people taking the day off work. we are expecting a gorgeous weekend as well. when you don't live in california, any warm weather is shorts weather. friend amy who lives in dublin. >> do you even have pants? >> i do. she told me to pack different things. >> reporter: meantime half moon bay is crawling with fisher han and others soaking up the sun. >> you never know in february. you have to take advantage of it. and that is what we are doing. >> reporter: this nine-year-old and six-year-old had the day off from school. >> it is usually foggy and cold

and maybe a little rainy. >> reporter: but today? >> it is really warm. >> reporter: perfect day for four-legged friend for louie as well. making for a long warm weekend with more beautiful weather in sight. melanie woodrow abc7 news. this is record temperatures. >> it is. rather unbelievable. and the unbelievability will continue tomorrow. here is a look at live doppler 7. representing new record highs for the state. kentfield 72. oakland 62.

new record at sfo and we are expecting more record warmth tomorrow. more in just a few minutes. next, good news for this performer whose act isn't complete without a seven-foot tall unicycle. >> we got here at 3:30. >> anybody the morning? >> yeah. >> yeah. >> they are here for the beer. >> yeah. >> they♪ strummed guitar beer. you can't experience the canadian rockies through a screen. you have to be here, with us. ♪ upbeat music travel through this natural wonder and get a glimpse of amazing, with a glass of wine in one hand, and a camera in the other, aboard rocky mountaineer. canada's rocky mountains await. call your travel agent or rocky mountaineer for special offers now.

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a seven-foot high unicycle. a thief put the breaks on the act. eric thomas reports the state warriors are helping panda jump through any hoops to get her unicycle back. >> reporter: watch the woman flip bowls from her foot on to her head and balance them there. >> she is a san francisco native some of it is great that we can help get one of our own. >> reporter: last week, the man made off with her unicycle. replacements are nearly impossible to find and fans were worried. >> we got a lot of calls from

fans. >> reporter: the team agreed to buy a new custom made unicycle. >> she gets it made in china. so we wanted to make sure she can be on the cycle. >> reporter: her last cycle could $25,000. there is a slim chance she could be back for the playoffs but most likely take the off season to rest and recuperate >> we hope she get it is back. >> more good news for steph curry, his wife announced they are having another baby. beer lovers rejoice. that time again in santa rosa

mi pliny the younger. >> reporter: in santa rosa this morning, an employee toast. the line of waiting people stretched for blocks. what time did you get in line? >> yesterday afternoon. >> reporter: this beer goes on sale for two weeks every year at the russian river brewing company. and when it happens the world literally lines up outside. >> from the time we open today until the end of the 14 days, there will also be the line. >> reporter: that is the owner with his wife natalie. they never planned on this happening. the brewery auctioned away tickets to cut this line.

they raised $140,000 all of it going to north bai fire relief. >> my goal is a million dollars. >> reporter: to say nothing that all of the money 1500 a day bring into this economy. close to $5 million a year and all because of a beer? >> is this stack much better? >> seriously? yes, it is. >> reporter: amy and her boyfriend came from phoenix for this. you got airfare, hotel, and car. how much does that come to for three beers? >> about a thousand dollars. >> reporter: a delectable matter of taste. >> so cheers. pliny the younger is out. >> a lot of people, i had

foreseen a lot of people taking the day off maybe the next few days off. >> i almost did that myself. i think i will tomorrow. here is a look at live doppler 7. what wonderful weather, that is if you like warm weather. mild conditions after a day of record setting warmth. this is the day looking out on sutro tower. check out this view almost cloudless western sky from emeryville. 62 santa rosa. napa 63. 59 at novato. we will see more record warmth

this weekend. and this warm sunny pattern will continue through next week. no rain in sight for at least two weeks or longer. overnight look for clear skies. low temperatures comfortably cool. then tomorrow, sunny and warm once again with highs in the low to mid-70s in the coast and mid to upper 70s. 80 in ukiah. 77 san jose. now, here is a look at the locations we are projecting will reach record high tomorrow. san francisco, oakland, san jose, sfo santa rosa. if they match those numbers, they will set records. we got dry weather as well. and the dry days ahead are quite

a few going well into the middle of the month in february. predict no rain in sight. this grey area, we might see changes in our pattern coming which might produce rainfall. for right now, mild and dry conditions. here is a look at the weather seven-day forecast. sunny tomorrow. likely records again. not much cooler on sunday, just a couple of degrees sunday, super bowl sunday. i imagine most people watching it indoors. and for all of next week sunny and mild are high temperatures ten to 12 temperatures above average. >> if you had not come to work today, you would not have been able to tell us this great news. >> but i would have gotten a

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. >> announcer: live breaking news. we do have an update on that gas leak in newark. pg&e says they have capped the la leak but repairs are ongoing. happening not too far from 880. a fallen tree ruptured the gas line. one building right next to where the tree came down had to be evacuated. others are being told to stay inside and shelter in place. dispute in the north bay fire zone has a teacher

pressuring a local business for a refund. >> leslie brinkley has both sides of the story. >> i don't think we have had a pleasant experience. >> reporter: signing her 32 students up for what she thought would be a class bonding experience. a ropes course. it cost $1,920. the group did fund-raising to come up with the money and then there were the fires. seven of her students lost homes. she had to cancel the ropes class and got refunded half of it. but the team funding business refuses to refund the rest. >> we have a contractual agreement. >> i understand that we signed a

contract. the question is should he keep it? this is about the morality of keeping students' money and showing compassion. four winds said they had to play pay employees on stand by and other schools have rescheduled. >> jessica has the choice to reschedule any day, any time. seven-days a week between now and next summer. she can bring the kids to the ropes course. >> we missed so much school and all have been so busy and a lot of our lives have changed where we live now. it is not possible for a lot of us. >> the class says people have been sending donations into the yearbook team to make up for the

money. new at six san francisco voters meeting be able to decide if police officers are allowed to carry tasers. san francisco's department of elections received the petitions just today. the city's police commission approved letting officers carrying tasers, but the panel has delayed policy on their actual use. california lawmakers reviewed dozens of allegations of sexual harassment against several officials and staff members. including one against senate democrat mendoza. he is one of four current lawmakers facing accusations complaints range from using

sexually explicit language touching. the ex-employee does not want to be identified, but he says the on duty call he received did not sound like a drill. however others clearly heard the word exercise several times >> i was 100% sure it was real and did what i was trained to do as far as making the selection to notify the public. >> after realizing the incident was just a drill he felt like he was hit by a body blow. he says he has been having trouble eating and sleeping and under a lot of stress. head over to our website abc7news.com or our abc7 app as well. responding from

from san francisco. >> i have been investigating rent increases at rent controlled apartments and reports of slow repairs. one elevators out for more than two months having an impact on one resident. >> i needed to make doctor's appointments. >> reporter: she was trapped in her apartment for two months straight. how does that happen? >> an unusual situation and unfortunate situation. >> reporter: exclusive i-team report tonight. >> tonight's episode of 20/20 focus on a bizarre crime. two teenage girls. jessica castro spoke with david

mu muir about the case. >> through families were almost destroyed by this. and every family across the country needs to know about this story. >> you can catch 20/20 special tonight at 10:00 p.m. rating here on abc7. still ahead, michael finney shows us the app that cannot shows us the app that cannot only block at stanford health care, shows us the app that cannot only block we can now simulate the exact anatomy of a patient's brain before surgery. if we can do that, imagine what we can do for seizures. and if we can fix damaged heart valves without open heart surgery, imagine what we can do for an irregular heartbeat, even high blood pressure. if we can use analyze each patient's breast cancer to personalize their treatment, imagine what we can do for the conditions that affect us all. imagine what we can do for you.

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ins. >> first generation i first generation iphone. >> reporter: used to starting from scratch. >> security shouldn't just stop when i step off my sidewalk into the street. >> reporter: a home security camera records everything all the time. but if a car, that uses a lot of power and a lot of >> take the way video security works in a home and turn it upside down. >> reporter: the service is free for a home and then $10 a month. it waits for something to happen leak an impact it sends alert. if someone breaks in there are

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month. or $25 a year. my phone number is (415) 954-8151 and you can reach me on abc7news.com. >> you have got to listen to their website. >> thank you. final check on what you plan to do with your extra money in your paycheck after changes to amount of extra tax. >> check it out. our live interactive poll. still the majority of people say you are going to be responsible and save that money. >> we always say that. you don't have to log register to share your opinion. >> i would love to have this weather continue. >> i know we need rain, but it is nice while it lasts. >> here is a look at live

doppler 7. low temperatures dropping to the upper 40s to mid-50s. tomorrow we will have another day of record setting warmth. numerous record setting highs today. tomorrow we will see highs in the same range. and farther north 82nd in clover dale and 80 in ukiah. see in the column there under saturday, projected highs for tomorrow versus the average highs in the next column. highs 14 degrees above. here is the accuweather seven-day forecast. sunny and mild day. no sign of rain and no sign of any significant change in the high temperature change. way above average. >> spencer i give you permission

to have the next two days off. >> regularly scheduled weekend. >> of course. thanks. >> we are reminded that tweets don't only get presidents in trouble. >> do you get new phones? it gets steve kerr accidental tweet. supposed to be a

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>> announcer: sports with larry beil. >> reporter: yesterday we went to great lengths saying the lebron story going to the warriors was a nonstory. the reality is that unless lebron commits long-term to cleveland, these stories are going to continue. >> so many stories about me in the last few minutes and few days about where i am going and where i am at. i am here. i am right now and this is my present and this is where i am at. if you don't hear something come from my voice, it is not true. i don't care how close i am.

from my wife, my kids whatever. if it is not me, it is not true. i have never talked to any other team throughout my journey. the only thing that bothers me is that people get to go on talk shows and discredit what i am doing. if he is doing this, that is the worse he can do. i have no control over. that i am not even involved in that. >> reporter: if i had lebron's body, i would stand there shirtless and do the news that. kerr still getting used to his eye phone. is that a travel, it is an

embarrassment. kerr thought he was sending a direct message but instead he made it public and today offered this explanation. >> i thought it was a direct message. my new iphone is killing me, i got the x and i hit send and i was like, oh, no. i went to chris dimarco. i don't know how to delete. he dleletes it after 30 seconds. i said what do you think? am i going to get away with? he said hell no. >> are you sure you weren't hacked? >> oh, yes. i was. thanks for reminding me >> in. his 22 of the year. la bank is open.

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